People Food Hazards

Halloween is Sunday, and the holidays are just around the corner. We all know that chocolate is highly toxic to pets. Did you know that these foods are toxic too?

• Coffee
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Avocado
• Macadamia Nuts
• Grapes and Raisins
• Yeast Dough
• Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs, and Bones
• Xylitol (artificial sweetener)
• Onions, Garlic, Chives
• Milk
• Salt

*Source: ASPCA website

If your pet eats any of these or other toxic items, call your vet immediately. You can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. They charge a consulting fee for the call, though.

Stay calm. Be sure to note what and how much your pet has consumed. If you are not sure what it is, grab whatever is left and take it with you when you head to the vet’s office.